hablamos inglés
/ablamos inɡles/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "we speak english" is hablamos inglés.
This phrase is used to inform others that the speakers are able to communicate in the English language.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb hablamos is the first-person plural present indicative form of hablar, which inherently includes the subject "we". You can add the explicit subject pronoun nosotros at the beginning for emphasis, though it is often omitted. Additionally, note that names of languages like inglés are not capitalized unless they start a sentence.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word inglés was borrowed from the Old French word angleis, which itself came from the Old English Englisc.
- Depending on the context, hablamos inglés can be used as a question, ¿hablamos inglés?, to suggest that two people switch their conversation to English.
- While it translates to 'we speak English', the single word hablamos can also function as a command, meaning 'let us speak' or 'let's talk'.
Examples in context
- Nosotros hablamos inglés en la oficina.We speak English in the office.
- No te preocupes, hablamos inglés.Don't worry, we speak English.
- Si necesitas ayuda, hablamos inglés.If you need help, we speak English.
Example conversation
A tourist asks a hotel receptionist for help.
- Elena¿Hablan español aquí?Do you speak Spanish here?
- DanielNo, pero hablamos inglés.No, but we speak English.
- Elena¡Qué bueno! ¿Puede ayudarme, señor?That's great! Can you help me, sir?
- DanielSí, por supuesto.Yes, of course.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries inglés, CC BY-SA 4.0.
